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| Submission declined on 26 January 2024 by Sirdog (talk). This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies. Declined by Sirdog 3 months ago. | |
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| Submission declined on 19 December 2023 by ARandomName123 (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are: Declined by ARandomName123 5 months ago.
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Comment: While promotional tone has been improved, there is still enough present where I am uncomfortable moving this to mainspace. Please review Wikipedia:Neutral point of view. 1 example is "It specializes in creating app-based games that drive people to adopt healthier behaviors such as increasing physical activity, eating healthier, quitting smoking, and reducing stress.
" (emphasis mine)The gambling section is also out of place. Wikipedia would only mention whether or not WayBetter's games are considered gambling if reliable sources do so as well. Wikipedia would especially not go out of it's way to make the claim that WayBetter's games are not considered gambling, and cite studies to defend it. Wikipedia would cite sources that defend WayBetter's games, should they exist. —Sirdog (talk) 05:39, 26 January 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: Both references are not independent of the article subject. One is co-written by the CEO, and the other is the lead scientist. ARandomName123 (talk)Ping me! 21:24, 19 December 2023 (UTC)
| Founded | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | New York, New York |
| Website | waybetter |
WayBetter is a digital health company founded in 2010. The company creates app-based games that incorporate social support, financial incentives in the form of a deposit contract, and other gamification elements to motivate and sustain health-related behavior changes.[1]
Products and Services[edit]
DietBet (2013): A game focused on weight loss, challenging players to lose a percentage of their body weight.[2]
StepBet (2016): A game that seeks to increase users' daily steps through personalized step goals (sold in 2022).[3]
RunBet (2018): A game designed to help participants form regular running habits.[4]
QuitBet (2019): A cigarette smoking cessation game, currently being tested in a randomized clinical trial funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health.[5]
WayBetter App (2020): A comprehensive platform that consolidates all previous games, offering challenges in fitness, nutrition, and mindset.[6]
The WayBetter App is currently sold on a subscription basis, at $11.50 per month, billed in six-month increments of $69.
Approach[edit]
WayBetter’s games are designed to motivate behavior change through a combination of social interaction, modest financial incentives, and other gamification elements. The financial incentives are in the form of a “deposit contract” where participants have the option to pay a small sum of money upon joining a game, supporting their commitment to achieving health goals.[7][8] Participants who complete all game requirements get a full refund of their deposit plus a modest profit. The financial aspect is designed to enhance accountability and adherence to health goals. All games include a social feed for coach and peer support where game players and a game host can post and respond to messages and photos.
Research[edit]
The efficacy of WayBetter’s games in promoting health behavior changes has been evaluated in multiple peer-reviewed studies.[9][10]
A 2023 study of 72,974 StepBet players published in Internet Interventions[11] found that 73% were game winners and they increased their average daily step count increased by 44% during the game compared to baseline (before the game started).
In 2023, a research team based at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada was awarded a grant to study patterns of engagement and behavior change among WayBetter app users.[5][9][12]
References[edit]
- ^ Mack, Lindsay E. (2016-08-09). "6 Websites and Apps That Reward You for Being Healthy". MUO. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ Jolly, Jennifer. "Best tech to keep your workouts on track". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "13 Apps That Will Pay You Just To Go on a Walk". Yahoo Finance. 2023-05-08. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ Noonan, Laura; McGee, Patrick (2018-05-04). "Fit Hacks: join our first running challenge". Financial Times. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ a b Bloom, Erika Litvin; Japuntich, Sandra J.; Pierro, Alexis; Dallery, Jesse; Leahey, Tricia M.; Rosen, Jamie (October 2022). "Pilot Trial of QuitBet: A Digital Social Game That Pays You to Stop Smoking". Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology. 30 (5): 642–652. doi:10.1037/pha0000487. ISSN 1064-1297. PMC 10259805. PMID 34110881.
- ^ Meloni, Pietro (2023-06-17). "WayBetter: The App That Makes Achieving Your Goals Fun and Rewarding". Medium. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ Grayson, Pamela Weiler (2009-02-04). "Dieting? Put Your Money Where Your Fat Is". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "Dieting for dollars: Financial incentive helps people lose weight, study shows". TODAY.com. 2013-03-13. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ a b de Buisonjé, David R.; Brosig, Fiona; Breeman, Linda D.; Bloom, Erika Litvin; Reijnders, Thomas; Janssen, Veronica R.; Kraaijenhagen, Roderik A.; Kemps, Hareld M. C.; Evers, Andrea W. M. (2023-03-01). "Put your money where your feet are: The real-world effects of StepBet gamified deposit contracts for physical activity". Internet Interventions. 31: 100610. doi:10.1016/j.invent.2023.100610. ISSN 2214-7829. PMC 9982638. PMID 36873308.
- ^ "Symposium Rewarding Healthy Behavior Change: Theoretical Insights and Practical Applications". www.leiden-delft-erasmus.nl (in Dutch). 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ de Buisonjé, David R.; Brosig, Fiona; Breeman, Linda D.; Bloom, Erika Litvin; Reijnders, Thomas; Janssen, Veronica R.; Kraaijenhagen, Roderik A.; Kemps, Hareld M.C.; Evers, Andrea W.M. (2023-02-26). "Put your money where your feet are: The real-world effects of StepBet gamified deposit contracts for physical activity". Internet Interventions. 31: 100610. doi:10.1016/j.invent.2023.100610. ISSN 2214-7829. PMC 9982638. PMID 36873308.
- ^ Leahey, Tricia; Rosen, Jamie (2014-02-07). "DietBet: A Web-Based Program that Uses Social Gaming and Financial Incentives to Promote Weight Loss". JMIR Serious Games. 2 (1): e2987. doi:10.2196/games.2987. PMC 4307813. PMID 25658966.
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